Bring about 3 cups of salted water to a boil, add the barley and cook for about 25 minutes until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed, then drain, let it cool, then add to a large mixing bowl. Note: barley should be soft yet slightly chewy.
Add the remaining salad ingredients to gently fold together.
Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing, then drizzle over the salad. Gently fold the salad again, then top each individual serving with crushed cashews.
If you’re making this for meal prep, keep the cashews separate. You can grab my 50oz stainless steel container to keep your meals cold longer.